Chain Tension - Poulan Pro 530088886 Operator's Manual

S Replace the chain brake nuts and tighten
finger tight. Once the chain is tensioned
you will need to tighten chain brake nuts.
Mount the Bar
Tip of Bar
Proper chain direction
Place chain onto the sprocket

CHAIN TENSION

(Including units with
chain already installed)
NOTE:
When adjusting chain tension,
make sure the chain brake nuts are finger
tight only. Attempting to tension the chain
when the chain brake nuts are tight can
cause damage.
Adjusting the tension:
Chain tension is very important.
stretches during use. This is especially true
during the first few times you use your saw.
Always check chain tension each time you
use and refuel your saw.
S An adjusting screw (located on the guide
bar) is used to adjust the tension of the
chain (see illustration). Turn adjusting
screw clockwise until chain solidly con-
tacts bottom of guide bar rail.
S Using the screwdriver end of the bar tool,
roll chain around guide bar to ensure all
links are in bar groove.
Chain Brake Nuts
S Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Re-
lease tip of guide bar, then turn adjusting
screw until sag does not exist.
S Tighten bar clamp nuts with the bar tool.
Torque to 10--15 ft/lbs.
Chain Brake
Nuts
S Use the screwdriver end of the bar tool to
move chain around guide bar.
S If chain does not rotate, it is too tight.
Chain
Slightly loosen bar clamp nuts and loosen
chain by turning the adjusting screw. Re-
tighten bar clamp nuts.
S If chain is too loose, it will sag below the
guide bar. DO NOT operate the saw if the
chain is loose.
WARNING:
with a loose chain, the chain could jump off
the guide bar and result in serious injury.
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Guide bar
Adjusting
Screw
Chain Adjustment
Tool (Bar Tool)
If the saw is operated